Congelando (en. Freezing)

[kon-xeˈlan̪do]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause a liquid to turn into solid due to low temperature.
The water is freezing in the freezer.
El agua se está congelando en el congelador.
To temporarily stop a process or action.
The government is freezing the prices of some products.
El gobierno está congelando los precios de algunos productos.
To hold something in a highly cold state to preserve it.
We are freezing the food to make it last longer.
Estamos congelando los alimentos para que duren más tiempo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'congelare', which means 'to make ice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

freezing assets
To stop access to someone's economic assets.
congelando los activos
freezing from cold
To feel intense cold.
congelarse de frío
freeze an account
To suspend the activity of a bank account or services.
congelar una cuenta

Related Words

freeze
To transform a liquid into a solid by cold.
congelar
ice
Water in solid state.
hielo
cold
Absence of heat, low temperature.
frío

Slang Meanings

To leave something inactive or stopped.
That idea is freezing in the air without anyone executing it.
Esa idea está congelando en el aire sin que nadie la ejecute.
To be very cold emotionally.
After what happened, he feels freezing towards everyone.
Después de lo que pasó, se siente congelando hacia todos.